North Dakota : Administration

North Dakota is the 48th state among the 50 states of United States. North Dakota is located Midwestern region of United States. North Dakota was admitted to the U.S. union in 1889 as the 39th state. As per North Dakota’s constitution there exist three branches of government- executive, judicial and legislative. The executive branch is headed by the Governor of North Dakota assisted by the lieutenant governor of North Dakota, both elected for four-year term. The governor is the only state public official elected statewide; while all other officers are elected by the citizens. The executive authority rests with the Governor of North Dakota. The legislation of North Dakota is bicameral consisting of Senate members and House of Representatives. Each district having one senator and two representatives and both are elected for four-year term. North Dakota judicial authority has four courts. Municipal courts serve city, while most cases start in district courts, appeals are heard in North Dakota Court of Appeals and the highest court is the North Dakota Supreme Court comprising of five justices.

Important Links and Services:

Department of Commerce: The aim of the department is to attract, retain and expand wealth and economy into the state of the North Dakota and is responsible for the development of economic resources of the state by targeting industries like agriculture, manufacturing, technology, energy and tourism.
http://www.commerce.nd.gov

Education Standards and Practices Board: The Board holds the responsibility of teacher licensing, teacher education program approval, professional development and professional practices. The motive of the department is to assure highly qualified professional educators for North Dakota students.
http://www.nd.gov/espb

Department of Human Services: North Dakota Department of Human Services works for the empowerment of most vulnerable people; providing them means of money, health care, food and other basic necessities of life. The department also works for women and child empowerment by carrying out programs that pertain to child care, prevention from abuse, neglect and disabilities.
http://www.nd.gov/dhs

Department of Health: The motive of the department is to promote and protect the health and safety of the people by carrying out quality services and programs in the best of their interests.
http://www.ndhealth.gov

Department of Tourism: The Department of Tourism develops and maintains marketing programs that pertain to the promotion of tourism and travel opportunities in the state and ensure hospitality to the visitors. The Department is also responsible for working and managing of the state tourism website to provide internet marketing, promotion of travel opportunities and useful information and facts about the state.
http://www.ndtourism.com

Department of Transportation: The North Dakota Department of Transportation constructs and maintains highways, roads and mass transit systems for the safe and faster movement of people and goods.
http://www.dot.nd.gov

Source: www.nd.gov